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Mother's Day Handprint Flowers

Handpicked for mom! Make our DIY Mother's Day craft & give her one-of-a-kind handprint flowers.

Ages: 4 and up, Under 4, 8 and up, 6 and up

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Construction Paper
  • Glitter Glue
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Craft Sticks
  • Disposable Plate(s)
  • Pencil(s)
  • Upcycled Cardboard

Steps

  • Step 1

    Paint hand and stamp onto construction paper. Repeat twice with different paint colors.

  • Step 2

    Cut out handprints.

  • Step 3

    Sketch and cut out construction paper leaves.

  • Step 4

    Cover 3 craft sticks with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 5

    To create each handprint flower, glue handprint to front of craft stick and leaves to back of craft stick.

  • Step 6

    Sketch and cut out cardboard flower pot.

  • Step 7

    Pour paint color of your choice and white paint onto disposable plate. Mix together with paint brush.

  • Step 8

    Cover cardboard with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 9

    Write message for mom on flowerpot with markers.

  • Step 10

    Add sparkly details with glitter glue.

  • Step 11

    Glue handprint flowers to back of flowerpot.

  • Step 12

    Cut out cardboard triangle.

  • Step 13

    Glue triangle to back of flowerpot to create stand. Let all glue steps dry 3–4 hours.

  • Step 14

    Give this floral handiwork to mom for Mother’s Day!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • For more DIY Mother’s Day gifts, cards, and decorations, see all of our Mother’s Day craft ideas.
  • Save any leftover paint for more DIY craft projects.

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